Wooden decking is used extensively in commercial and residential settings and remains a firm favourite due to its pleasing appearance. However, it can prove to be hazardous when wet, becoming very slippery underfoot.

Benefits

Helps create a safer environment

Can be applied to nearly any substrate

Areas can be used immediately after installation

Life Expectancy

Design life of 10+ years, subject to traffic analysis.

The life expectancy of any flooring product will be dictated by the nature and volume of the traffic it receives.Factors such as shoe type and material, weight of individual, non pedestrian traffic, and any contamination such as dirt or grit are all factors that will influence the natural wear and tear of the decking strip.

10 Year Guarantee

Safe Tread anti-slip decking strips come with a 10 Year Manufacturers Guarantee. Should any manufacturing defects occur within 10 years of purchase, we’ll replace free of charge.

Slip Resistancy Test Results - Pendulum Test

Safe Tread anti-slip decking strips achieved the highest classification available of extremely low slip risk when subjected to the Pendulum test method. This method is the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) preferred method for assessing floor slipperiness in both dry and water wet conditions.

Pendulum test value readings - HSE 4S (slider 96)

Standard Duty: Quartz. Medium Grit

Dry

Wet

Greasy

79
Extremely Low
Slip Potential

74
Extremely Low
Slip Potential

61
Low
Slip Potential

Key

Pendulum Value

Slip Potential

0-24

High

25-35

Moderate

36-64

Low

65+

Extremely Low

Slip risk classification - RZ microroughness values

The roughness of floor surface materials has been shown by HSL Scientists to be a useful indicator of their slipperiness in wet conditions; the conditions in which the majority of slips occur. Specifically, the 'Rz Surface Microroughness' has been shown to be a reliable indicator of slipperiness.

Safe Tread Anti-Slip Decking Strips level of roughness exceeded the range of the surface roughness transducer on testing. Indicating that their measurement would be at least 100 and therefore a low slip risk.

Pre-drilled holes option

Pre-drilled holes will be drilled central to the width of the decking strip. Holes are drilled 50mm in from each end, remaining holes spaced with a maximum of 250mm between them:

Black
RAL 9004

Yellow
RAL 1003

Buff
RAL 1001

Brown
RAL 8028

BlueRAL 5015

RedRAL 3001

GreenRAL 6001

Light GreyRAL 7035

Mid GreyRAL 7004

Dark GreyRAL 7016

Please note, the colours shown should be used as a guide only due to varying degrees in monitor colour management.

Installation Guide

Standard PPE

Depending on the installation method being used it's recommended that the following standard PPE is worn, further protective measures may be necessary depending on the installation environment.

Cutting & Mechanical Fixing

Eye Goggles / Spectacles

Protective Gloves

All of these items are available from Sui Generis.

Cutting (where required)

Our Safe Tread Anti-Slip Decking Strips can be easily cut to size or shape using a hack-saw, a jig saw (with a tile blade) or orbital cutting equipment with either a stone or diamond blade. Cutting should be carried out externally or where there is dust extraction /suitable ventilation and as a minimum the PPE stated above should be worn.

Care should be taken to select a safe area for cutting and ensure the safety of others. A suitable bench should be used. It is best to cut the Decking Strips face side up. Standard marking and cutting procedures should be employed.

Preparation

It is advisable to first sweep clean the wood substrate and ensure any containment such as mildew or algae is removed. Our decking strips are intended for use on sound wooden substrates and should not be used on damaged or rotten wood which may result in mechanical fixing failure.

Mechanical fixing

When supplied pre-drilled our Safe Tread Anti-Slip Decking Strips will already have holes drilled as per fixing point 1 below. No need to countersink. The pre-drilled holes will allow our screws to self countersink provided a good fixing is achieved.

Fixing is generally recommended centrally max 50mm in from each end and with a maximum distance between the remaining holes of 250mm, again centrally.

If using a cordless screwdriver ensure correct torque setting in order to avoid over tightening and stripping.

To attain a firm fit to the decking screws should be fastened consecutively either left to right or right to left.

The installer should ensure that the substrate is of sufficient quality to achieve a secure fixing.

Miscellaneous

The installation instructions make no claim to being comprehensive but should be used as a guide. Always employ safe practices. It's recommended that to first test the suitability of any fixing method on a small area before carrying out a full installation programme.

Maintenance & Cleaning Guide

Cleaning

Use of a stiff brush will usually be sufficient to remove everyday dirt and debris. For more stubborn items try a mild detergent with warm water. Prior to carrying out a full cleaning programme it's advisable to first test the suitability of the detergent on a small inconspicuous area.

Pressure Wash

If conditions allow, a pressure washer on a low setting can be used to clean the Decking Strips. However, if the strips have been secured with an adhesive agent or sealed with a sealant repeated use of a pressure washer could undermine the integrity of the adhesive / sealant. Again, prior to carrying out a full cleaning programme it's advisable to first test the suitability of the pressure wash on a small inconspicuous area.

Spillages

Spills should be cleared up immediately. This should occur with consultation of product data sheets and in harmony with the company's own safety procedures.

General Routine Maintenance

The security of any fixings and the integrity of the products gritted surface and GRP substrate should be checked on a regular basis. The frequency of which will depend on the nature and volume of footfall. As a guide, for high traffic areas monthly inspections would be advisable.

Life Expectancy

Design life of 10+ years, subject to traffic analysis.

The life expectancy of any flooring product will be dictated by the nature and volume of the traffic it receives.

Factors such as shoe type and material, weight of individual, non pedestrian traffic, and any contamination such as dirt or grit are all factors that will influence the natural wear and tear of the Decking Strip.